Unidentified Gunmen Shoot at US Troops Again in Kuwait

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Unidentified Gunmen Shoot at US Troops Again in Kuwait

Unidentified gunmen in two civilian vehicles on Monday fired shots at US troops near a northern Kuwait training area, but no injuries were reported, the US Embassy said.

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Unidentified gunmen in two civilian vehicles on Monday fired shots at US troops near a northern Kuwait training area, but no injuries were reported, the US Embassy said.

The attack came at around 7:50 a.m. local time (0450 GMT), according to a statement released by the US Embassy.

The Kuwaiti Defence Ministry and the US military have launched a joint investigation into the new attack against the US presence in the kingdom.

On Tuesday, two young Kuwaitis opened fire at a group of US marines on Failaka island, killing one marine and wounding another.The two Kuwaitis were also gunned down.

Kuwaiti Interior Minister Sheikh Mohamed Khalid al-Hamad al-Sabah wrapped up the case on Saturday by announcing that 15 suspects have been arrested and "referred to the public prosecution."

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